1. The biggest conflict Cap was dealing with was the Halloween Dance. Why does Zach Powers call a “media” conference? Why do the students begin asking questions about the dance? What is the significance of it all?
2. Why was Cap arrested a second time?
3. Why did Cap feel he had to learn ALL students in “C-Average”?
4. Whose life did Cap save and what is the significance of what he did?
5. How did Cap respond to watching television, considering he was not used to any electronics at Garland Farm?
6. Explain why Cap does not understand the concept of “banking” and what are his feelings towards this system of government, as explained to him by Rain.
7. How have Sophie and Cap’s feelings changed about each other since the first ten chapters? Be specific in you answer. Use text references.
8. What are the conflicts Sophie has to deal with when it comes to her parents being divorced? Does that reflect the same feeling in today’s society about divorced parents? Explain your reasoning.
9. Explain why Cap and Mr. Donnelly seem to get along better with each other than Sophie did.
10. Name 3 external conflicts that Cap has had to endure during these chapters. Explain each of them.
11. Explain the significance of Cap writing checks as compared to how we write checks in today’s society.
12. Why do you think Cap “bought” Sophie’s bracelet instead of her dad? What was engraved on the bracelet? What is the significance of it? Schooled- Chapters 11-21
13. How has Hugh Winkle man’s feelings changed about Cap? What has caused these internal conflicts?
14. What does Rain mean when she says, “There should be no limit on giving”? Name two “allies” that have begun a surprise attack on Cap because of his new found popularity. What has caused them to act this way?
15. What is a philanthropist? Explain how Cap is considered to be one.
16. What was the significance of Cap’s lesson he taught in art? What was the lesson and what was the impact it had on the students?
17. Why was Cap tackled during the pep rally for the football game? Who was behind the scheme? What was the end result?
18. What is the difference between this trip to the hospital as compared to the first time Cap went?
19. Explain why being chosen as an 8th grade president is not all it’s supposed to be.
Chapters 11-21
1. The biggest conflict Cap was dealing with was the Halloween Dance. Why does Zach Powers call a “media” conference? Why do the students begin asking questions about the dance? What is the significance of it all?
2. Why was Cap arrested a second time?
3. Why did Cap feel he had to learn ALL students in “C-Average”?
4. Whose life did Cap save and what is the significance of what he did?
5. How did Cap respond to watching television, considering he was not used to any electronics at Garland Farm?
6. Explain why Cap does not understand the concept of “banking” and what are his feelings towards this system of government, as explained to him by Rain.
7. How have Sophie and Cap’s feelings changed about each other since the first ten chapters? Be specific in you answer. Use text references.
8. What are the conflicts Sophie has to deal with when it comes to her parents being divorced? Does that reflect the same feeling in today’s society about divorced parents? Explain your reasoning.
9. Explain why Cap and Mr. Donnelly seem to get along better with each other than Sophie did.
10. Name 3 external conflicts that Cap has had to endure during these chapters. Explain each of them.
11. Explain the significance of Cap writing checks as compared to how we write checks in today’s society.
12. Why do you think Cap “bought” Sophie’s bracelet instead of her dad? What was engraved on the bracelet? What is the significance of it?
Schooled-
Chapters 11-21
13. How has Hugh Winkle man’s feelings changed about Cap? What has caused these internal conflicts?
14. What does Rain mean when she says, “There should be no limit on giving”?
Name two “allies” that have begun a surprise attack on Cap because of his new found popularity. What has caused them to act this way?
15. What is a philanthropist? Explain how Cap is considered to be one.
16. What was the significance of Cap’s lesson he taught in art? What was the lesson and what was the impact it had on the students?
17. Why was Cap tackled during the pep rally for the football game? Who was behind the scheme? What was the end result?
18. What is the difference between this trip to the hospital as compared to the first time Cap went?
19. Explain why being chosen as an 8th grade president is not all it’s supposed to be.
20. What is the central idea in these chapters?